sunk in that I didnt need to bombard on other peoples threads and longer, I can make my own. I dont want to write about my own situation other than I am experiencing abuse. Its not physical, its all domestic. there are lists online that tell me what counts as abuse just to be sure and it has really totted up. I want to leave and start a life for myself and forget about the past. Unfortunately Ive got no family and havent been able to make friends, and have had none since beforehand so when I leave Ill feel so lonely as ill have no one and not know who i can trust. Im truly afraid of what is likely to happen to me if i leave. im very well provided for in the position that i am in, and with all the news about under funding, the cost of living crisis and people ending up homeless and vulnerable and dead, i dont want to trade in what I have and it is a big risk that I would be taking. Im err-ing on the side of not doing it. ive applied to go on the housing register which is taking a while so i also contacted a womens aid far away from where I live and ive enquired about where I can stay, awaiting response. I want to know what I can expect from a womens shelter, so if youve stayed there before feel free to write about your own experiences good and bad